"I used to drink Hennessy ... at halftime," Artest said in an interview with the Sporting News, which is publishing the story in its Dec. 7 issue. "I [kept it] in my locker. I'd just walk to the liquor store and get it."

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On Ben Wallace, the Pistons center whom Artest fouled hard to ignite the brawl that included fans in the stands: "I see Ben, I'm on my guard now. I'm always in the mood to fight him. ... I'll get suspended 10 games, 15 games (because) I'll just fight him right there. It won't go into the stands."